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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Part of body.
Symbolism
Chest, emotion, feelings. Represents where heart is.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Lending an ear
Component Breakdown
胸=
月匈
moon + 匈
Words & Expressions
Words written with 胸
Four-Character Compounds
胸を張る
むねをはる
To puff out one's chest; To be proud
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胸 mean in Japanese?
胸 means bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings.
How do you read 胸?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: むね、むな- (mune, muna).
How many strokes does 胸 have?
胸 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 胸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
胸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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